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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 119897874 - National Arnold Magnetics
Inspection Information - Office: San Bernardino District Office
Site Address:
National Arnold Magnetics
17030 Muscrat Avenue
Adelanto, CA 92301
Mailing Address:
, , 00000
Union Status: NonUnion
SIC:3612
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Partial
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 06/26/1996
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 08/11/1997
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 362240541 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | ||
| Current Violations | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | ||
| Initial Penalty | $15,300 | $0 | $9,000 | $675 | $0 | $24,975 |
| Current Penalty | $4,500 | $0 | $4,500 | $675 | $0 | $9,675 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001 | Other | 3203 A | 08/26/1996 | 09/12/1996 | $450 | $450 | $0 | - | ||
| 2. | 01002 | Other | 3328 G | 08/26/1996 | 09/12/1996 | $225 | $225 | $0 | - | ||
| 3. | 02001 | Serious | 4002 A | 08/26/1996 | 08/29/1996 | $4,500 | $6,300 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | ||
| 4. | 03001 | Serious | 4001 | 08/26/1996 | 08/29/1996 | $0 | $9,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement | Citation has been deleted. | |
| 5. | 04001 | Repeat | 4075 A | 08/26/1996 | 08/29/1996 | $4,500 | $9,000 | $0 | I - Informal Settlement |
Investigation Summary
At approximately 1:40 p.m. on April 9, 1996, Employee #1 was using a 4 in. wide, 12 mil metal strip for doing core winding on the #17 winding machine. After about 20 turns of the core on the mandrel, the mandrel stopped turning while the dual V-link belt drive was slipping on the shaft. When the mandrel stopped, the metal strip became loose at the core and came off. Employee #1 used his right hand to push the metal strip back on to the mandrel, while simultaneously using his left hand to push the winding wheel, or disc to give it torque. When the wheel started turning, his right hand became caught between the core and the metal strip. His hand was twisted violently, and then amputated just above the wrist. The machine was not guarded at the mandrel, and the belt slipping had been a frequent problem in the past. In addition, Employee #1 had not been properly instructed in the hazards unique to the winding machine. The employer was cited for violations of T8CCR 4002(a), 3328(g), and 3203(a)(7).
Keywords: AMPUTATED, INADEQUATE MAINT, WORK RULES, CAUGHT BETWEEN, MANDREL, V-BELT, UNTRAINED, HAND, UNGUARDED
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 119897874 | Hospitalized injury | Amputation | Occupation not reported |